Baxter recalls MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Sets with Twist Clamp (REF R5C:4482) that may leak or crack when exposed to cleaning products like bleach or hydrogen peroxide.
Cleaning products, containing, but not limited to, hydrogen peroxide, bleach, alcohol, or antiseptic agents and solvent, such as those containing acetone, toluene, xylene, or cyclohexanone may cause damage, such as leaking or cracking, to the MiniCap Extended Life PD transfer sets.
Baxter is recalling MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Sets with Twist Clamp (REF R5C4482) because cleaning products such as bleach or hydrogen peroxide can cause leaks or cracks. This could lead to improper use of the medical device.
The transfer set can leak or crack when exposed to cleaning products like bleach, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, or antiseptics. This could cause the device to malfunction during medical procedures.
Patients using this medical device for dialysis or other treatments may be affected. Healthcare providers who use the device are most at risk of leaks or cracks.
Check for the product name 'Baxter MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set with Twist Clamp' and reference number R5C4482. The device was sold with all lot numbers within expiry.
Look for the reference number R5C4482 on the device label to confirm it is recalled.
Cleaning products like bleach or hydrogen peroxide may cause leaks or cracks in the MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set.
Cleaning products containing hydrogen peroxide, bleach, alcohol, antiseptic agents, or solvents like acetone, toluene, xylene, or cyclohexanone.
The product name is 'Baxter MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set with Twist Clamp' and the reference number is R5C4482.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Baxter to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0575-2022 — Baxter Baxter Hello, I own a Baxter that is covered by recall Z-0575-2022 from Baxter. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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